TRANSCAER Rail Safety Transportation & Hazmat Training Event
Training Event
Location
Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations
2430 S 22nd Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85009
Overview
Training includes:
- Classroom instruction and simulated hands-on training scenarios
- Lunch will be provided by BNSF Railway
- Certificates will be provided via email following electronic event evaluation form
- Earn your TRANSCAER Challenge coin at the end of the session
Note: You only need to register for one session. All topics are covered within each 8-hour session. Multiple sessions are offered in order to accommodate the multiple shifts of the fire departments.
Attendee Level
- Technician Level
- Operations Level
- First responders
- Basic/Introduction
Event Focus
Featured Topics:
- Rail Safety & Understanding Tank Cars
- Understand chemical and physical properties of chlorine
- Response considerations for emergency responders to railroad incidents and locomotives
Description
Classroom Sessions:
Railroad 101: Learn about railroad operations, hazards, and safety rules. Rail hazmat safety and emergency response procedures are reviewed. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway
AskRail® Mobile App: Learn about The AskRail smartphone app - a safety tool giving first responders immediate access to accurate, timely data about what type of hazardous materials a railcar is carrying. Presented by: TRANSCAER, BNSF, and Union Pacific Railroad
Chlorine Properties & Emergency Response:Learn about the physical and chemical properties, transportation methods, health effects of acute exposure, proper selection of personal protective equipment, first aid, and medical treatment measures of chlorine.Presented by: Hill Brothers Chemical Co. (A member of The Chlorine Institute)
Field Exercises:
Field Exercise 1 (Understanding Tank Cars): Learn about the anatomy of general service and pressure tank cars including protective housings; tank components; safety appliances; jacket, shell, and head construction; placards and markings. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway
Field Exercise 2(Locomotive Emergency Response): An overview of responding to emergencies involving a locomotive. Presented by: Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway
Field Exercise 3 (A-Kit & B-Kit): Learn about potential leak scenarios for chlorine 150-lb cylinders and chlorine ton containers and how to mitigate those leaks. Install new and old versions of the Emergency Kit “A” on chlorine cylinders and the Emergency Kit “B” on ton container training devices.
Field Exercise 4 (C-Kit): Learn about potential leak scenarios for chlorine rail tank car valves and fittings and how to mitigate those leaks. Install the Emergency Kit “C” on chlorine tank car valve arrangements for standard and next generation (dual valve system) assemblies. Presented by: Hill Brothers Chemical Co. (A member of The Chlorine Institute)
Please Note: The class will move to the Union Pacific Rail Yard for the afternoon field exercise portion of the training:
Union Pacific Phoenix Rail Yard
631 S. 7th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
Important Details
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT required for hands-on workshop. Solid shoes, preferably high-top boots are recommended, and full-length pants are required. No sandals are permitted. Gloves, hard hats, and safety glasses are optional but recommended.
Please advise the instructor(s) of any pre-existing medical condition(s) that may preclude you from participating in any field exercises. Stay hydrated and alert.
Be at the site by 8:00 AM for registration. Class will begin promptly at 8:30AM.
Sponsors
- TRANSCAER
- Union Pacific Railroad
- BNSF Railway
- The Chlorine Institute
- Phoenix Fire Department
- Hill Brothers Chemicals
Contacts
4115 E Blanche Drive
Phoenix AZ 85032
Mobile 6023161728
john.t.dean@phoenix.gov
3770 E. 26th St.
Los Angeles CA 90058
Mobile 909-267-5167
James.Farner@BNSF.com
